FAA Extends U.S. Agent for Service Rule Deadline: What Foreign Certificate Holders Need to Know

FAA's latest update gives international aviation professionals until April 2025 to secure required U.S. Agent for Service.

If you’ve been keeping up with FAA regulations, you may already be aware that all FAA certificate holders residing outside the U.S. must designate a U.S. Agent for Service to ensure the proper delivery of FAA communications. Now, there’s an important update: the FAA has extended the compliance deadline, giving international certificate holders more time to appoint a registered agent.

Originally, FAA certificate holders were required to comply by January 6, 2025, but the recent announcement offers additional time for those still preparing. Let’s break down what this extension means for you and explore how you can ensure compliance early to avoid disruptions to your FAA privileges.

Updated Compliance Timeline: What Has Changed?

The FAA has officially revised the compliance deadlines as follows:

• For new applicants seeking FAA certificates, ratings, or authorizations under Parts 47, 61, 63, 65, 67, or 107:

• Original deadline: January 6, 2025

• New extended deadline: April 2, 2025

• For existing FAA certificate holders under the same parts:

• Deadline remains: July 7, 2025

This extension was formally announced by the FAA on December 30, 2024, mainly to ensure the smooth launch of the U.S. Agent for Service System (USAS) website—the only official platform for agent designation.

Failing to comply with the new FAA rule in time may lead to:

• For new applicants – The FAA will withhold issuance of certificates, ratings, or authorizations.

• For existing certificate holders – Non-compliance by July 7, 2025 will result in the suspension of privileges associated with your FAA credentials.

FAA Compliance Options

The FAA has provided two clear paths to compliance:

1. Provide a U.S. Physical Address

• If you have a valid U.S. address, you can update your FAA records accordingly, eliminating the need for a designated U.S. agent.

2. Designate a U.S. Agent for Service

• If you do not have a U.S. address, you must appoint a registered agent through the USAS website, which will officially launch on April 2, 2025 and serve as the sole method for agent designation.

A Simple and Affordable Compliance Solution

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✅ 24/7 Dashboard Access – Easily monitor all FAA-related communications from anywhere in the world.

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How It Works

1️⃣ Quick Account Setup – Sign up in minutes and gain access to your online dashboard.

2️⃣ Appoint US as Your U.S. Registered Agent – We handle the paperwork for you.

3️⃣ Receive Your U.S. Address – Your dedicated address is assigned within 24 hours of registration.

4️⃣ FAA Mail Management – All FAA correspondence is securely forwarded to your dashboard and email.

5️⃣ Flexible Mail Handling Options – Choose whether to have your documents scanned, forwarded, or stored

Taking Action

With the FAA's deadline extension, you now have additional time to make arrangements, but it's wise to act early. Whether you choose to provide your own U.S. address or work with a U.S. agent service like Valiair, ensuring compliance before the deadline is crucial for maintaining your FAA certifications.

Remember, the USAS website will be the only acceptable way to designate a U.S. agent when it launches on April 2, 2025. Planning ahead will help you avoid any last-minute complications and ensure your aviation operations continue smoothly.